by SjP | Feb 12, 2025 | Personal Insights
My mother was an early riser. She believed mornings were the best part of the day, and she passed that belief right along to me. I am naturally a morning person, so it suited me for most of my life. Even when I worked overnight shifts in college, she never quite...
by SjP | Jan 16, 2025 | Food Strategies, Personal Insights, Weight Loss
A few years ago, I went to the movies with a friend. We got a big ol’ bucket of popcorn to share, and before the movie started, it was sitting between us and we were happily sharing it. Then, when the movie began, she casually set the bucket on the floor… on the...
by SjP | Jan 2, 2025 | Commitment, General Health, Mental Health
The Health Warriors Pillar Focus for January is self-care, and I’m on a quest to nail down my commitment for the month. I’ve got a buffet of options when it comes to self-care, and, to be honest, if I don’t zero in on something specific, I’m...
by SjP | Dec 26, 2024 | Food Strategies, General Health
If you’re tired of feeling stuck in the endless cycle of diets that never seem to last, it might be time to try something different—something that doesn’t come with restrictions or counting calories. Enter intuitive eating—a refreshing, no-guilt approach to food...
by SjP | Dec 19, 2024 | Commitment, Motivation, Personal Insights
To change, you have to embrace change. I’ve been thinking about this. I desperately want to be healthy, fit, and slender, but cringe at altering my habits. Eating whatever, whenever, and moving as little as possible hasn’t worked, so I need to decide—stay the...
